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After that meeting with Jinu I was feeling confident about our chances, but not about… us.
Zoey, and even more Mira, have been pushing to make sure I'm alright, telling me I can say anything, maybe I can.
Celine was wrong about demons, I mean, look at Jinu, he clearly feels. And he… he feels like a Person. And if a full demon can be a person, can be cared about, why can't I?
I need to find a good time to tell them though. After the Idol Awards, when the Honmoon’s gold, I can tell them.
I walk in and sit down, Mira and Zoey are there already, still in their sleep clothes, and not yet made-up.
“Look, the last few weeks have been… hard. And I admit, I haven't been at my best. But I know we can win tomorrow. We just have to sing the right song, and “Takedown” isn’t-”
“It's ok Rumi.” Mira says, sounding somewhat dejected.
“We agree.” Zoey adds
“It's not the song that's gonna connect all our fans.”
“It can’t even connect us.” Zoey sounds So disappointed.
I wish I could sing that song, I just can't.
Mira sighs and continues “I know “Our faults and fears must never be seen”, But… Look. I’m kind of a difficult person. Overly blunt, short-fused, highly aggressive. My whole life those things were a liability. But, somehow, with you guys, they're… ok.”
“I… feel the same way. Before I joined Huntr/x, I felt like my thoughts, and my lyrics and all my notebooks, were just useless, and… weird. But with the two of you, they mean something. I mean something.”
They're opening up so much, I suppose, well, if there was ever a time to tell them, I think this is it.
“Mira, you were right. I’ve been hiding something from you, both of you. The whole time we’ve known each other. I’m so sorry, but, Celine thought it was for the best-”
“Celine?” Mira interrupts
“Yes, she said I couldn't tell you, that neither of you could understand, that neither of you would be ok with it, and I get why, but-”
Zoey chimes in this time “Rumi, there is nothing you could tell us that would ruin what we have. I’m sorry you felt you’ve had to hide something from us the whole time we’ve known you, it hurts to know you didn't tell us until now, but we’re here for you.”
“Ok, but I’d understand if you hate me after this, or worse, I’d deserve it. But it’s still me, I’m still Rumi, and a hunter. And no matter what happens with this conversation, I hope we can work together to finally turn the Honmoon gold tomorrow, which might even fix this issue, I hope. And I do care about you both, I was just afraid. I still am. But I feel like it's better I tell you now than later. Plus, at least this'll explain why I can't bring myself to sing "Takedown", so that's a positive. I just-”
“Rumi, just spit it out already, you sound like Zoey when she's trying to apologize in advance."
"Hey! Thats... Entirely accurate, dang it." Zoey says
"We're here for you, just say it, you're killing me."."
"I'm... I'm half demon."